Maggi Hambling origins

ORIGINS spans six decades of Hambling’s work, bearing witness to the artist’s deep connection with Suffolk and inviting a meditation on the universal relationships between self and environment, people and...

Afternoon Tea Week at The Watering Place café

Come & celebrate Afternoon Tea Week with us! Soak up the unique ambience of Gainsborough's House walled–gardens and enjoy a delightful treat with friends or family— locally sourced food freshly...

Animation imagination

Drop–in sessions every Tuesday from 10–12pm or 1–3pm Let your imagination go wild. Inspired by our temporary exhibition on Henry William Bunbury, have a go at creating your own caricatures...

All about the face

Drop–in sessions every Tuesday from 10–12pm or 1–3pm Step into the 18th century and become a portrait artist just like Gainsborough. Draw your own portrait, create a mask, and have...

Camera obscura

Drop–in sessions every Tuesday from 10–12pm or 1–3pm Discover the wonders of the camera obscura. Explore the 360-degree view of Gainsborough’s hometown of Sudbury and the landscapes which inspired him....

Evening meal & pianist — Friday 22 September

Join us on Friday 22 September at The Watering Place café for an evening meal accompanied by a pianist. Experience fine–dining like never before overlooking the tranquil walled–gardens at Gainsborough's...

Evening meal & pianist — Saturday 23 September

Join us on Saturday 23 September at The Watering Place café for an evening meal accompanied by a pianist. Experience fine–dining like never before overlooking the tranquil walled–gardens at Gainsborough's...

Open Event for Teachers

Gainsborough's House 46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, United Kingdom

An evening for local teachers and education providers to find out more about everything we have on offer for schools and children at Gainsborough's House! Come and see our fantastic...

Tom’s Tuesdays – Drawing with Senses

  Join us during the October half–term for some arty fun! Inspired by The Big Draw, come and explore the way we experience our senses and get creative. Discover our...

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